Imola

“You get found out” — Max Verstappen says the RB20’s limitations getting exposed at F1 Monaco GP as the field tightens up

Anna Elizabeth Krausová4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

Looking to set a new record of the most pole positions in a row on Saturday, instead of a ninth consecutive domination in qualifying, Max Verstappen left the paddock knowing he’ll have a tough race starting from P6 tomorrow. Throughout the practice sessions, the three-time world champion struggled with the car and a street circuit…

Norris says McLaren and Ferrari the only two F1 teams who have both drivers “performing every single session”

Anna Elizabeth Krausová4 weeks ago4 weeks ago013 mins

Lando Norris got his first ever Formula 1 win recently in Miami, and then just barely lost out on another P1 finish in Imola last Sunday. The MCL38 car is proving its competitiveness and McLaren is closing in on Red Bull and Ferrari, who are currently ahead of them in the Constructors’ Championship. Coming to…

Stroll admits the balance limitations are “more of a challenge for sure” with the AMR24 F1 car versus the AMR23

Anna Elizabeth Krausová4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Aston Martin has had an average start to the season so far, being in the fight for the points pretty consistently with only Alonso in the main. In comparison to this point last year, the team still has a lot of work to do to keep up with the others in the top five. The…

F2 and F3 calendar for 2025 revealed

Anna Elizabeth Krausová4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

The calendar remains largely unchanged for Formula 2 and Formula 3 in 2025, the higher series set to support Formula 1 race weekends at 14 rounds once again, while the latter will join them both at 10 events. The race locations remain the same, some being placed in slightly different order due to the changes…

Zhou Guanyu says 2024 F1 season has been “very challenging and real tough” to date following run to 15th at Imola GP

Anumitha Murugapandian4 weeks ago05 mins

Zhou Guanyu started the Imola Grand Prix in the 17th grid slot after a tough FP3 and crossed the line P15 as the chequered flag was waved. The Chinese driver started the race on hard compound tyres to extend his first stint in the hope of a Safety Car. He had a slightly bad start…

Max Verstappen lifting the trophy on the podium at Imola

Horner lauds Verstappen’s F1 Imola GP “masterclass”, praises Buemi for Red Bull improvement following bad Friday

Luke-John Buckle1 month ago04 mins

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has credited their simulator driver Sebastien Buemi for the Austrian team’s gain in performance during the race weekend at Imola. The reigning champions suffered a difficult Friday, particularly at Acque Minerali, as Max Verstappen ran wide into the gravel. The team recovered to take pole position for the Imola…

“You suddenly go a second and a half quicker” — Sargeant explains how costly blue flags were during F1 Imola GP

Anumitha Murugapandian1 month ago04 mins

Logan Sargeant’s weekend at the Imola Grand Prix was a frustrating one. After seemingly qualifying P17 on Saturday, his lap time got deleted due to track limits, placing him on the back row as Fernando Alonso started in pit lane. With only one DRS zone on the track, overtaking is a difficulty and grid positions…

Carlos Sainz's Ferrari on the grid at Imola

Vasseur: “We will have to speed up the development” as Ferrari and McLaren closes Red Bull’s F1 advantage

Luke-John Buckle1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The Italian team brought an upgrade to their home race at Imola but narrowly trailed in Red Bull and McLaren’s wake in qualifying as Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz qualified P4 and P5 respectively. The single-lap pace at the sharp end of the field was incredibly competitive, with just two-tenths separating the top four cars….

Horner expects competition from McLaren F1 “at all circuits” following major update package

Ryan McGahey1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expects to battle McLaren consistently going forward, while Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Mike Krack of Aston Martin take motivation from McLaren’s leap up the field. Following a push to the line at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for McLaren’s Lando Norris, off the back of his debut…

Hamilton: Mercedes “still lacking two or three tenths in race pace” to the front group following F1 Imola GP

Syrine Ferchichi1 month ago04 mins

Mercedes is experiencing one of their most challenging starts to a Formula 1 season since their return to the sport in 2010. It is underscored by the surprising success of their customer team, McLaren. With Lando Norris behind the wheel, they secured a victory in Miami and went close again in Imola, highlighting Mercedes’ need…